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Chapter15 Vocabulary

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common law   show
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show A ruling that is used as the basis for a judicial decision in a later, similar case  
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show A law written by a legislative branch  
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Plaintiff   show
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Defendant   show
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show A serious crime such as murder, rape, kidnapping, or robbery  
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Misdemeanor   show
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show The unlawful taking away of another person's property with the intent never to return it  
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Robbery   show
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Burglary   show
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Lawsuit   show
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Tort   show
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Libel   show
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show Branch of Law dealing with formation, construction, and Interpretation of constitutions  
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Stare Decisis   show
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show A court order that requires police to bring a prisoner to court to explain why they are holding the person  
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Bill Of Attainder   show
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Ex Post Facto Law   show
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Due Process of Law   show
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Search Warrant   show
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Double Jeopardy   show
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show A group of citizens that decides whether there is sufficient evidence to accuse someone of a crime  
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show Negotiation between the defense attorney and the prosecutor  
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show A sum of money used as a security deposit to ensure that an accused person returns for his or her trial  
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